Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

(Respondents could select several) Communication was closely followed by: Planning/scheduling (84%) Stakeholder engagement (62%) Team management (53%) Resource management (50%) and more on that below Leadership (49%) Risk management (39%) Governance came in last at only 31%.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The professional services industry is large and to better understand it, we define the term and provide examples of professional services firms. 6 Examples of Professional Services Firms To better understand what a professional services firm is, let’s look at some examples that we’ve namechecked but haven’t defined.

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WorkOtter

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Implementing a strong governance framework involves setting up clear processes for project approval, oversight, and review. Governance should be designed to ensure that all projects align with strategic goals and that they are executed according to standardized best practices. What is Portfolio Governance?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

To make the Primavera vs. Microsoft Project fair, well define both, explain what theyre used for and where one surpasses the other. Lets give Primavera vs. MS Project its due and examine where they excel and where they fall short. Now, its time to give the other side its due. But fair is fair. What Is Primavera P6?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. It’s a less technical method of project management that doesn’t put as much emphasis on task order or scheduling, but rather on balancing resources and keeping them flexible. Kanban Methodology.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It helps decision-makers determine whether the project is viable by assessing various factors such as technical feasibility, financial viability, operational capacity and market demand. It defines the problem the project aims to solve and the specific goals it seeks to achieve.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. But they are not the regulatory environment, government standards, or external environmental policies or regulations. Don’t get me started on Enterprise Environmental Factors either.)

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lets define those construction process stages and explain how to manage them. Defining the construction process stages is only the start. Lets review each of these stages. Pre-Construction Phase This phase includes the project initiation , which defines goals, budget and timeline. What Is the Construction Process?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To prove this point, let’s define what a business requirements document (BRD) is and what its components are. It includes both the business solution and the technical solution to the project. A business requirement isn’t about offering or proposing a solution, only defining the task at hand.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Each influencer brings a unique perspective to the table, contributing to a rich tapestry of knowledge that defines excellence in project management today. She has led projects at some of Canada’s largest technology companies and is the founder of CNS Project Consulting Inc.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. And you’re not alone in this challenge. Following processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

PMI defines a domain like this: The high-level knowledge area that is essential to the practice of project management. The Process domain covers the ‘technical’ skills of doing the work of being a project manager. What are the 3 performance domains in project management? Domain II: Process.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Put another way, the United States Government Accountability Office defines cost estimation as “the summation of individual cost elements, using established methods and valid data, to estimate the future costs of a program, based on what is known today.”. Independent reviews of estimates. An Overview of Cost Estimation.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Let’s take a look at 10 different types of project management meetings and define them, and we’ll start with the definition of what a project meeting is. The project kickoff meeting begins with introductions, reviewing the client’s background and talking about the scope of the project. Project Review Meeting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. Products can be defined in work packages. It was renamed PRINCE.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

After defining what manufacturing engineering is, we’ll look at the professionals who work in that discipline, the manufacturing engineers. This is done through the selection of technology and processes, planning and the design of the factory. Manufacturing engineering is what keeps those integrated systems operating.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Explicit policies can be used to define the boundaries within which teams can work and the level of empowerment they have. They should ideally be defined collaboratively with the team involved so they have a sense of ownership. It’s up to the team and the organisation to define and evolve their policies in their context.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Creating a mission statement for the PMO can help to: Define the role of the PMO in the organization. It is a brief statement that defines what the team does, its purpose, and its goals. Ministry of Works, Government of Bahrain. State of Maine Office of Information Technology. Clarify the PMO’s purpose.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We’ll define in depth each of the five construction phases: initiation, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction. Programming and feasibility are where the planning team defines the project’s objectives and goals. When the site is complete, the plans and findings are reviewed by local government officials.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2020

Information technology (IT) is a broad field that encompasses anything related to computer technology. Teams that work in IT are there to support these technologies and the people who use them. Unfortunately, the promise of technology often falls short of reality, and things malfunction. What Is Problem Management?

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 7, 2024

To achieve true application agility, we need a combination of automated tests, automated builds, clear APIs and contracts, robust DevOps pipelines, and responsible use of technical debt. Lastly, technical debt should be managed responsibly, with a clear plan to pay it down over time. Quality suffered, and lead times increased.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Traditional business may have been slow to adopt digital technology, but in its defense, no one predicted how fast and comprehensive the digital revolution would be when home computers and the internet first appeared. Finally, it can even change the physical environment, geography, facilities, equipment and technology.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable. However, they are now used in various industries, including finance, government and commerce. This lets you define the work, as well as standardize and identify key decision points in the process. What Is a Workflow Diagram?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Contingency can be defined as additional resources put aside to address potential risk and uncertainty in a project. Image source: IPA Cost Estimating Guidance , 2021, Figure 11, reproduced under the Open Government Licence 3.0. What is project contingency? Calculating Anticipated Final Cost and confidence range.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

Here are some high-profile failed projects: Following an internal review, Multiplex, the Australian development company responsible for the reconstruction of the Wembley Stadium, became aware that costs for the project were escalating to the point that the company would make a loss of £750 million on the project. billion to £10.9

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

In project portfolio management, the scope is defined strictly top-down, stemming from the overarching goals as a source of inspiration into the types of project that are aligned with them and are likely to be initiated. The less governable aspect, however, is who judges, and not what is being judged or how to judge it.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. Rather, it’s a team effort guided by standardized processes, well-defined roles and responsibilities and collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2018

In Review – How to Scale Your Business. If you’ve done the due diligence after asking yourself the above questions, and you’re ready to scale the business, Jennifer suggests following these six steps: Evaluate and Plan: You need a strategy, so evaluate the situation fully and plan thoroughly. Number three, upgrade technology.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Early Years of Project Management The birth of modern project management practices was heavily oriented around projects that were initiated based upon well-defined requirements that were known at the onset of the project. In most cases, the technology needed to support the requirements was also known and available.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

In this publication nearly eight years ago, Scott Abel defined the role of a content strategist as “concerned with the actions, resources, costs, opportunities, threats, and timetables associated with producing content” that meet an organization’s business goals and support its overall vision.

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Accidental PM

MARCH 30, 2025

It was initially developed for software development but has since been adopted in various industries due to its ability to accommodate changing requirements and improve customer satisfaction. Teams regularly review progress and adjust strategies based on stakeholder feedback.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

These structures include People, Processes, Technologies, Organizational Structures (Silos), and Leadership capabilities. Just as a spider diligently constructs its web, thread by thread, culture and its underpinning systems quietly bind organizational values, behaviors, and beliefs together.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. A change control board looks at change requests which are then reviewed in detail. Customer Service/Technical Support/Help Desk Agents. Next, a change control board is assembled or the change request is delivered to the board for review. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Remember, a project is defined as time-bound that delivers a product or service. Their responsibilities are the same in that they plan, review plans, schedule tasks and monitor and control projects to ensure that they’re delivered on time without overspending. Let’s take a moment to review them.

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Alan Parker Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

Clearly defining shared responsibilities between cloud service providers and customers. Define Clear Policies and Responsibilities Develop and communicate a topic-specific policy on cloud service use. Residual risks, which should be reviewed and accepted by organisational leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 25, 2024

Unlike having an in-house PMO, PMO as a service has the flexibility to scale up or down to provide the appropriate governance of an organization’s portfolio or program. It provides them with access to the latest tools and technologies, as well as the expertise and guidance they need to ensure the success of the projects they manage.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For as long as we’ve had tools we need help using (and language to talk to each other), we’ve had technical documentation. The first example of technical writing in English dates back to the Middle Ages when Chaucer wrote a guide to the astrolabe—a device used for measuring the distance of stars). Get peer reviews and make revisions.

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